SHOCK SWITCH: Alex Teixeira has left Shakhtar Donetsk for Chinese side Jiangsu Suning

The Reds had a £24.3m bid for the Brazilian forward rejected and talks reached a stalemate after the Ukrainian club altered their asking price from £38m to £53m.

Liverpool were expected to renew their interest in the summer but last week Teixeira moved to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning for £39m.

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“I know myself how difficult it is to negotiate with Shakhtar Donetsk”

Willian

Willian spent five-and-a-half years at Shakhtar before being sold to Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala and eventually joined Chelsea six months later.

And the 27-year-old believes Shakhtar's transfer policy has damaged Teixeira's hopes of a call-up to the Brazil national team.

“They prefer to sell to small clubs that can afford a higher fee than selling them to traditional clubs that wouldn’t pay the same amount of money,” he told Squawka.

“I know myself how difficult it is to negotiate with Shakhtar Donetsk. I suffered for two years there willing to leave the club.

“I wish him all the best in China. I’m sure that the financial aspect was crucial for his decision.

“I wish him all the best in China. I’m sure that the financial aspect was crucial for his decision.

“He’s a very good player and could easily adapt to English football. I’d personally be happy if he’d come to the Premier League or even to another big European club. As it would increases his chances to play for Seleção.”